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4 Proven Public Land Plays for Whitetails

If you want to be in the driver’s seat this fall on public land, then check out these four out-of-the-ordinary whitetail strategies.
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Big Game Bowhunters: Is It Time to Pump the Brakes?

This fall, when faced with a less-than-ideal shooting opportunity on a big game animal, it’s time to remember: You don’t have to shoot.
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DIY Baiting for Black Bears

Baiting black bears is often misunderstood or maligned, but bowhunters with experience realize the challenges. With some basic info and a good strategy, anyone can do this.
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Bowhunting Public Land — It’s Not a Competition

Bowhunting is inherently challenging, but the degree of difficulty increases on public land.
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Second-Chance Archery Pronghorn

Not wanting to wait at public land water sources, the author jogs, walks and crawls his way within bow range of on-the-move pronghorns.
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Balanced Bowhunting

When setting up a compound for hunting, you need to understand how arrow speed and weight affect kinetic energy and momentum.
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Change Up Your Trail Camera Game Plan

Smart — and innovative — use of trail cameras can increase your odds of success in the field.
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Bowhunting Advice for Closing the Deal

Shooting tips for keeping it together during bowhunting’s moment of truth.
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Crossbow Tips: Gearing Up for a Killer Ground Game

The author relies on a handful of proven gear items to maximize his success while crossbow hunting from the ground.
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4-for-4 General Archery Elk

Success rates are notoriously low for general unit archery elk. Here’s how the author punched his tag on four recent DIY bowhunts.
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Life Hack: Archery Practice Routines for Busy People

Short on time? These archery practice routines will help you hone your shooting skills without a major time commitment.
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2023 Top Bowsights and Arrow Rests

Far more than accessories, bowsights and arrow rests are critically important to centerpunching bull’s-eyes or big game vitals.
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Whitetail Hunters: Are Fall Food Plots Your Best Best?

Fall food plots are planted in late-summer, and whitetails will begin targeting them a month or two later — during deer season!